Undoubtedly, Lille is experiencing a revival and has succeeded in overcoming the slump following the closure of numerous factories in the late 20th century. The area has now become a weekend destination and we saw many foreign tourists wandering the streets of Old Lille. But outside of that area, tourists are rare. For our part, we like to venture off the main tourist sites. We are naturally curious and we are always tempted to see what is behind every street corner. We sometimes make interesting discoveries. So we always end the day with tired legs and feet having walked too much in all directions.